Delhi High Court
74,644 judgments
Amit Kumar Gupta v. Principal Commissioner of Customs (Import)
The Delhi High Court held that the Customs Act is a special and complete code excluding the jurisdiction of criminal courts under Section 451 CrPC to order disposal of goods seized under the Act, quashing the disposal order passed by the Magistrate.
Sanjeev Kumar Agarwal v. IFCI Factors Ltd
The High Court held that a former Director who resigned before issuance of dishonoured cheques cannot be held criminally liable under Sections 138/141 NI Act despite prior execution of guarantee deeds, and quashed the summoning orders against him.
Sanjeev Kumar Agarwal v. IFCI Factors Ltd
The Delhi High Court held that a Director who resigned prior to issuance of dishonoured cheques cannot be held criminally liable under Sections 138/141 NI Act despite prior execution of guarantee deeds, and quashed the summoning orders against him.
Sanjeev Kumar Agarwal v. IFCI Factors Ltd
A Director who resigns before issuance of dishonoured cheques cannot be held criminally liable under Sections 138/141 NI Act despite prior execution of guarantee deeds.
Rakesh Kumar Gupta and Ors. v. The State and Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition to quash rape proceedings under Section 376 IPC despite a settlement, holding that such serious offences cannot be compromised or quashed under Section 482 CrPC.
Atul Aggarwal v. Directorate of Revenue Intelligence
The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to an undertrial accused in a commercial quantity NDPS case after nine years of custody, applying the Supreme Court's guidelines on prolonged detention and bail under Section 37 of the NDPS Act.
Sunita Goel v. Maman Chand & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the second appeal in a rent control eviction case, directing supervised execution of possession with clear demarcation of the appellant's shop and first floor rights as per the sale deed.
Century Aluminium Manufacturing Company Ltd. & Anr. v. Hero Fincorp Ltd.
The Delhi High Court held that under Section 145(2) of the Negotiable Instruments Act, the Court must summon and allow cross-examination of a witness who gave evidence on affidavit upon application by the accused, setting aside the Trial Court's dismissal of such application.
Foundation of Azadpur Tempo & Truck Welfare v. Delhi Police & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that excluding BS-III diesel vehicles from permit applications without a formal notification under Regulation 30 is unlawful and directed the respondents to allow such applications on the online portal.
Utsav Exim Ltd v. Govt of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that urbanization affects the applicability of the Delhi Land Reforms Act but final eviction orders prior to urbanization notifications must be reconsidered, remanding the matter for fresh appellate consideration.
M/S KGL INFRASTRUCTURES v. UNION OF INDIA
The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate payment disputes arising from a railway contract, affirming the arbitrability of the dispute.
Priyanka Charla v. Medical Council of India and Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a statutory regulatory authority must consider complaints on merits despite pending criminal proceedings and directed it to decide the petitioner’s complaint after following due process.
Moti Packaging Industries Pvt. Ltd. v. Manish Anand
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal to set aside an ex parte decree under Order 9 Rule 13 CPC subject to the appellant depositing Rs. 20 lakhs and furnishing a bank guarantee of Rs. 20 lakhs, directing the suit to proceed on merits.
Rakesh Sawhney & Anr. v. M/S Skyline Constructions & Anr.
The Delhi High Court appointed an arbitrator under Section 11(5) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to resolve disputes arising from a Collaboration Agreement due to parties' failure to mutually appoint one.
M/S JSB Cargo and Freight Forwarder Pvt. Ltd. v. State
The Delhi High Court held that interim compensation under Section 143A of the Negotiable Instruments Act is mandatory or directory but requires the Trial Court to exercise discretion with reasons, and set aside an order granting compensation without such exercise.
Mother Dairy Fruit and Vegetable Pvt Ltd v. East Delhi Municipal Corporation
The Delhi High Court granted interim protection from coercive action to the petitioner in a property tax assessment dispute, allowing time to file appeal before the Municipal Tax Tribunal once it becomes functional.
Rajbir v. North Delhi Municipal Corporation
The Delhi High Court set aside a demolition order passed without considering the petitioner’s timely reply to the show cause notice, emphasizing compliance with natural justice.
Union of India v. Om Vajrakaya Construction Company
The Delhi High Court set aside the arbitral award's pendente lite interest portion due to contractual prohibition but upheld the findings on delay and costs awarded under Section 31A of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act.
Cement Corporation of India v. Promac Engineering Industries Ltd.
The Delhi High Court held that challenges to procedural orders fixing arbitration fees do not fall within the scope of interim measures under Section 9 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, and dismissed the petition accordingly.
Viraht Sahni v. Government of NCT of Delhi
Delhi High Court directs removal of unauthorized platform on public land, holding Supreme Court's prohibition on unauthorized religious constructions overrides administrative orders requiring committee approval.